One issue with authentic officer's impressions are the lack of authentic sidearms. One option, though pricey, are the Second Generation ("Colt Black Powder") and Signature Series Colt percussion revolvers. These could be found occasionally for $300 within the last ten years, but prices are not on a downward trajectory.
I say this because currently Lodgewood has three good pistols available:
1) A Second Generation 1862 Pocket Police: http://www.lodgewood.com/Unfired-Col...er_p_3368.html (this is what I carry).
2) A Signature Series 1849 Pocket: These were very common among foot officers on both sides, but are very underrepresented in the hobby today. http://www.lodgewood.com/Colt-Signat...er_p_3370.html
3) A Signature Series 1861 Navy: This is a larger frame pistol, like the 1860 Army or 1851 Navy. As such, I think they were probably less common, but still a very appropriate piece to carry. http://www.lodgewood.com/Colt-Signat...er_p_3369.html
I'm not posting this to "advertise" for Lodgewood (I'm not affiliated with them in any way). Rather, I wanted to let my fellow hobbyists know that there is a "better way" and these options are available now! Enjoy!
I say this because currently Lodgewood has three good pistols available:
1) A Second Generation 1862 Pocket Police: http://www.lodgewood.com/Unfired-Col...er_p_3368.html (this is what I carry).
2) A Signature Series 1849 Pocket: These were very common among foot officers on both sides, but are very underrepresented in the hobby today. http://www.lodgewood.com/Colt-Signat...er_p_3370.html
3) A Signature Series 1861 Navy: This is a larger frame pistol, like the 1860 Army or 1851 Navy. As such, I think they were probably less common, but still a very appropriate piece to carry. http://www.lodgewood.com/Colt-Signat...er_p_3369.html
I'm not posting this to "advertise" for Lodgewood (I'm not affiliated with them in any way). Rather, I wanted to let my fellow hobbyists know that there is a "better way" and these options are available now! Enjoy!
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